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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.38, 5,311.26 and 2,170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.38, 5,311.26 and 2,170.31 is: 2,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.38 : 5,311.26 = 2,170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.38/5,311.26 = 2,170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.38x = 5,311.26 × 2,170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.38x = 11,527,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,527,088.83/3,848.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.31

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